Computer bag with cross-brace support
Patent 7293649 Issued on November 13, 2007. Estimated Expiration Date: 
June 16, 2024. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.
June 16, 2024. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent ReferencesCarrying case for notebook computer Protective device for a personal comuputer Portable cradle for a personal computer Computer carrying case Storage pouch with retention net Protective suspension system for portable computer Armored peripheral case Patent #: 6896134 InventorsAssigneeApplicationNo. 10870479 filed on 06/16/2004US Classes:206/320, FOR A HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCE190/124, Wall detail383/40, Including auxiliary compartment190/110, Removable compartment or compartment-forming member190/127ReinforcedExaminersPrimary: Fidei, David T.Attorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassB65D 85/30ClaimsWhat is claimed is: 1. A compartment for a bag for carrying an item, the compartment comprising: a main portion; a second portion within the main portion; and a support arrangement thatsupports the second portion within the main portion and that allows limited movement of the second portion relative to the main portion wherein the support arrangement comprises two straps, a first strap extending from a first top corner on a first sideof the main portion, and a second strap extending from a second top corner on the first side of the main portion, both the first and second straps extending under the second portion of the compartment to first and second top corners, respectively, on asecond side of the main portion. 2. A compartment in accordance with claim 1 wherein the compartment is a computer pouch. 3. A compartment in accordance with claim 1 wherein the support arrangement is configured to distribute energy from an impact on the main portion from a first point on the main portion to a second point on the main portion. 4. A compartment in accordance with claim 3 wherein the first point comprises a corner of the main portion, wherein the second point comprises an opposite corner of the main portion. 5. A compartment in accordance with claim 3 wherein the first point comprises a side of the main portion, wherein the second point comprises an opposite side of the main portion. 6. A bag for carrying a portable electronic device, the bag comprising: a main body; and a device compartment comprising: a main portion; a second portion within the main portion; and a support arrangement that supports the second portionwithin the main portion and that allows limited movement of the second portion relative to the main portion, wherein the support arrangement comprises two straps, a first strap extending from a first top corner on a first side of the main portion, and asecond strap extending from a second top corner on the first side of the main portion, both the first and second straps extending under the second portion of the device compartment to first and second top corners, respectively, on a second side of themain portion. 7. A bag in accordance with claim 6 wherein the bag is for carrying notebook computers. 8. A bag in accordance with claim 6 wherein the straps are elastic or contain elastic segments. 9. A bag in accordance with claim 6 wherein the support arrangement is configured to distribute energy from an impact on the main portion from a first point on the main portion to a second point on the main portion. 10. A bag in accordance with claim 9 wherein the first point comprises a corner of the main portion, wherein the second point comprises an opposite corner of the main portion. 11. A bag in accordance with claim 9 wherein the first point comprises a side of the main portion, wherein the second point comprises an opposite side of the main portion. 12. A bag for carrying a portable electronic device, the bag comprising: a main body; a device compartment within the main body, the device compartment comprising a support structure consisting of a substantially rigid material and a softpouch within the support structure; and a cross-brace support system that supports the soft pouch such that the soft pouch has limited movement relative to the support structure, wherein the cross-brace support system comprises two straps, a first strapextending from a first top corner on a first side of the support structure, and a second strap extending from a second top corner on the first side of the support structure, both the first and second straps extending under the soft pouch of the devicecompartment to first and second top corners, respectively, on a second side of the support structure. 13. A bag in accordance with claim 12 wherein the bag is for carrying notebook computers. 14. A bag in accordance with claim 12 wherein the straps are elastic or contain elastic segments. 15. A bag in accordance with claim 12 wherein the support system is configured to distribute energy from an impact on the support structure from a first point on the support structure to a second point in the support structure. 16. A bag in accordance with claim 15 wherein the first point comprises a corner of the support structure, wherein the second point comprises an opposite corner of the support structure. 17. A bag in accordance with claim 15 wherein the first point comprises a side of the support structure, wherein the second point comprises an opposite side. 18. A compartment for a bag for carrying an item, the compartment comprising: a main portion; a second portion within the main portion; and a support arrangement that supports the second portion within the main portion, wherein the supportarrangement is configured to distribute energy from an impact on the main portion from a first point in the main portion to a second point on the main portion, wherein the support arrangement comprises two straps, a first strap extending from a first topcorner on a first side of the main portion, and a second strap extending from a second top corner on the first side of the main portion, both the first and second straps extending under the second portion of the compartment to first and second topcorners, respectively, on a second side of the main portion. 19. A compartment in accordance with claim 18 wherein the first point on the main portion comprises a corner of the main portion, wherein the second point comprises an opposite corner of the main portion. 20. A compartment in accordance with claim 18 wherein the support arrangement elastically suspends the second portion within the main portion. 21. A compartment in accordance with claim 18 wherein the second portion is formed with a soft material and the main portion is formed with a rigid material. 22. A compartment in accordance with claim 18 wherein the compartment is adapted to be removably inserted into bag. 23. A compartment in accordance with claim 18 wherein the item comprises a portable electronic device. 24. A method of using a bag, the method comprising: providing a compartment for the bag, the compartment comprising a main portion; a second portion within the main portion; and a support arrangement that supports the second portion withinthe main portion; and receiving a portable electronic device in the second portion of the compartment, wherein the support arrangement is configured to distribute energy from an impact on the main portion from a first point in the main portion to asecond point on the main portion when the bag is impacted, wherein the support arrangement comprises two straps, a first strap extending from a first top corner on a first side of the main portion, and a second strap extending from a second top corner onthe first side of the main portion, both the first and second straps extending under the second portion of the compartment to first and second top corners, respectively, on a second side of the main portion. 25. The method of claim 24 wherein the support arrangement elastically suspends the second portion within the main portion. 26. The method of claim 24 further comprising removing the compartment from the bag. 27. The method of claim 24 wherein the portable electronic device comprises a notebook computer. |
